Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'681 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'533 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Metallbauprojektleiter/in HFP
You lead metal construction companies or take on senior roles in the industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Metallbauprojektleiter/in HFP run businesses, manage projects, and handle all order processing from the initial quote to the final invoice.
As a Metallbauprojektleiter/in HFP, you take responsibility for complex construction projects and lead your team. You guide every step from the first client consultation and cost calculation to the final billing. You coordinate technical offices, optimize production processes, and implement new methods. You actively shape the future of the metal construction industry.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMetalwork & Foundry
Swissdoc 0.554.7.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Metal Constructor. Based on 484 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'399 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'682 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'805 | 49 |
| Berne | CHF 74'118 | 35 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'500 | 62 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'525 | 12 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'129 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 71'750 | 30 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'888 | 119 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'588 | 261 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'620 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Metallbauprojektleiter/in mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 3 bis 4 Semester berufsbegleitend
Official education path
Training takes place while working over three to four semesters. It prepares you for the federal diploma exam.
Typical training path
Metallbauprojektleiter/in mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Metallbaukonstrukteur/in
- eidg. Fachausweis als Metallbau-Werkstatt- und Montageleiter/in
- or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1 year of metal construction practice since obtaining the eidg. Fachausweis
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Leadership qualities
- Customer-oriented behavior
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you hold a federal trade certificate and at least one year of practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
- Organizational skills
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your day in the technical office. You check current construction plans for feasibility. Then you discuss the next steps with site managers. You also adjust the schedule as needed.
- You lead and supervise the technical office and workshop daily.
- You prepare complex quotes and calculate exact project costs.
- You negotiate with suppliers. You coordinate site managers and architects.
- You plan work processes. You adjust schedules flexibly.
- You recruit staff. You train apprentices properly.
- You implement new production techniques. You optimize quality standards.
- You are responsible for strategic pricing. You manage revenue streams.
Working conditions
You work in metal construction, steel construction, or facade construction companies. You also hold senior roles in the construction industry. Your workplace shifts between the technical office, the workshop, and construction sites.
Where to learn
- AM Suisse Höhere Berufsbildung MetaltecChräjeninsel 2, 3270 Aarberg
Strengths
- Leadership skills
- Customer focus
- Organizational skills
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Changing work locations
- Strategic pressure
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